A GovLoop.com Sampler

Editor's Note: Steve Ressler, a 2009 Federal 100 winner for his work as creator of a social network for government employees, points out some of his favorite features and content from GovLoop.com.

By Steve Ressler

GovLoop.com aims to be the Facebook for government employees. More than 7,500 people working for federal, state, and local agencies have joined the nearly year-old community Web site to exchange ideas about career development, leadership skills and best practices for government. Here are some excerpts that show why GovLoop is interesting, useful and fun.

Excerpt, responding to a blogger's call for help: "Thought I would share the Web site www.brewertransition.org. This Web site serves as transition information for the state of Arizona's Governor's office, Secretary of State Jan Brewer — she has links on this Web site for 'Brew Tube,' her Facebook page, as well as Twitter."

Why I like this: It’s a great example of members helping each other, which is what GovLoop is all about.